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Friday, August 18, 2006

When I stepped out the front door this morning, I had a sudden urge to detour around to the garden before heading down to the barn. The morning light was beautiful, and I thought I might find a photo. Okay, busted. I was mainly going to see if anything in the garden had been ravaged during the night. I only gave the garden a cursory glance, though, because my attention was drawn to something much more interesting.

I have seen these beautiful Luna moths before, but never two at once--and never intertwined. They are large, with wings that span four inches across. They stayed like that for several minutes while I stared, fascinated. Four hours later, they were still there. I lightly tickled each one with a blade of grass, just enough to see if they were alive--yes. I suppose they may have been busy making more moths (I know nothing of moth mating habits). I do know that pressed together, holding tightly to each other's little legs, it was quite a romantic scene--and a glorious morning surprise.

I am thrilled the photos I took came out. Click here if you would like to see the rest of them.

Who does love a good Luna Moth, Only slightly less well know, but just as fun is the Royal Walnut Moth. Pictured here: http://bengarland.com/2005/pics/costarica/esl_moth01.jpg and here: http://www.whatsthatbug.com/saturnid_moths_2.htmlThanks for sharing. I love the blog.

Beautiful photo! I first saw Lunas when I went downstairs one summer morning to see these enormous moths clinging to the screen door. The ones I saw were about 8 inches wide, so you can imagine my surprise!

Gene Stratton Porter....she brings back such memories. After my mom passed away 7 years ago, I spent that summer just recovering from the "2 years from hell" Iwe had been thru. I read many of Porter's books...soothing, and healing. 'Girl of the Limberlost" is one of my favorites. And "The Harvester" is one of the sweetest, most romantic books I ever read. Brings back fond memories.

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